Title: Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close Vacation home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close ![Sun loungers - Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close (Arcadia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55410000/55408500/55408411/a0aac674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close (Arcadia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55410000/55408500/55408411/df2932b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close (Arcadia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55410000/55408500/55408411/957da530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close (Arcadia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55410000/55408500/55408411/17104fbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Books - Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close (Arcadia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55410000/55408500/55408411/d9bb99ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close Cozy and recently renovated cottage in the pines, part of Duncan Cottages. Cedar paneled, colorful, modern two bedroom cottage with queen sleeper sofa. 1 min walk to private dock and boathouse on Lower Herring Lake, 5 min walk to miles of private Lake Michigan Beach. Linens provided, beds made. Views of the lake from the deck. 1 min walk to tennis, shuffleboard, pickleball, paddleboards, kayaks, and beautiful boathouse deck with panoramic views of the lake. Adjacent the Watervale Inn with breakfast and dinner on the terrace available. Superb location for beach walks, biking, and hiking. Frankfort, MI is open, all stores are open, restaurants are at 50% for sit down meals, 100% for carry out. You will love the cottage, beaches, lakes and Frankfort! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54760000/54758700/54758671/c1fe7d4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Resort Cottage, 1 Minute Walk to Private Beach, Dock Arcadia 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=54758671&PinnedHotelID=54758671&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117640000/117632100/117632012/216f5e43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Paradise at Arcadia Lake Arcadia - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=117632012&PinnedHotelID=117632012&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116660000/116655000/116654941/c5244e65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin 7 / Pleasant Valley Resort / Hot Tub / Sauna / BBQ Arcadia - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer CA $213 CA $267 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=116654941&PinnedHotelID=116654941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107600000/107597500/107597442/0cba9cca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy cottage with water views, spacious lawn, patio, & WiFi Frankfort - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Lake view 7.2 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=107597442&PinnedHotelID=107597442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78460000/78458100/78458003/b6656f96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Cottage #3, AC, Newly Remodeled, 4 SUPs, 8 Kayaks, Rowboats Frankfort - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=78458003&PinnedHotelID=78458003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34323300/34323206/5c92233c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Lakefront Home, Central AC, Paddle to Lake Michigan, Dock, Beach, Raft Frankfort - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=34323206&PinnedHotelID=34323206&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.551712,-86.20994&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ik%7DnGb%7BdmO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBSBUBUBUBSBUBUDQDUBSDUDSDSDSFQDSFSFSDQHSFQFSFQHQFQHQFQHOHOJQHOHQHMJQHMJOJMJMJMJOJMJKJMLKJKLKLKJKLKLILILKLGLILGLINGLGLGLGNENGLELENCNELCNENANELANCN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NDN%40LDNBNDLBNDLDNFLDNFLFLFLFNHLFLHLFLJLHLHJJLJLJJJLJJJJLLLJJJNJLJLJLHNJLHPJLHPHNHPHNHNHPFPHPHPFPFRFPFRFPFRDRFRDPFRDRDRBTDRDTBRDRBTBRBTBTBT%40R%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FTAT%3FTARAVARATCVARATCTCRCTCTCRERCTETERCRERERGRERGRERGRGPGRGPGPGPIPIRGPININIPINIPINKNINKNILKLKNKLKLKJMLKLKJMJKJMLMJKHMHMJMHMHMFMHOFMHMFMFODMDOFMDODMDODOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCOCMCOEOEMEMEOGOEMEMGMGOIMGMIMGMIMIMKMIMIKKMMMKKKMKKMKKKMKMKMKOKMKMIOKOIOIOIQKOIQIOGOIQGSIQGQGQGQISEQGSGSESGSESESESESCSEUESCUCSCUCUCSCUCUASAWAUASAWASAU%3FUAU%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XGwEtUQwCdk2dxpNPLZKSklwnr0=) Arcadia, MI #### What's nearby - Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve \- 6 min drive \- 7.2 km - Inspiration Point \- 7 min drive \- 9.0 km - Arcadia Area Historical Museum \- 9 min drive \- 12.5 km - Betsie Lake \- 10 min drive \- 13.3 km - Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course \- 14 min drive \- 17.9 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬18 min drive - ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Porch Cottage in Woods, 1 min from Lake, Private Lake Michigan Access very close Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie D. Sep 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful This place is a truly special spot. We had plenty of room for our family of 5 for 5 nights over Labor Day. The cottage is really cute and a great place to come back to after swimming at the lake across the road or the beach at Lake Michigan a 5 minute walk down a walk way. We spent hours hanging out on the covered front porch, reading, listening to the waves on Lake Michigan, and watching the tall pines out front sway in the wind. We bought dinner one night from Watervale and ate with friends on top of the boat house and watched the sunset. We hiked to Old Baldy and took a lot of side adventures along M-22\. I hesitated to write a review because I’d like this place to remain a secret. It’s a truly special place and I hope to return soon. ##### Laurie D. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik P., Champaign, IL Jun 23, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot for families with young children This was a gem of a place. My family was a little hesitant at first to reserve this property because we usually like to have a full laundry (there is only a clothesline), but we were attracted to its lakeside location. And the location really is wonderful. We used the kayaks and paddleboards from the boat house on Herring Lake, the kids enjoyed swimming around the dock and pontoon, there is a fantastic forest trail behind the property, and a beautiful Lake Michigan beach is an easy ten minutes walk away. The cottage is part of a historic logging township and the setting is very relaxed with lots of outdoor benches and tables. The cottage itself was great for our family with two young kids, but would be a little small for two older/teenage children. Overall we had lots to do, from borrowing games, water play, using the playground, and walking the trails, as well as visiting our favorite spots in Frankfort and Beulah. We hope to return. ##### Erik P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen H. Aug 31, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular This place is just awesome. Cozy, but well equipped and very hard to beat the location on an inland lake and minutes to Lake Michigan. Already booked to come back next year - we loved it. ##### Karen H. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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